Monday, March 1, 2010

February very good month for Brisbane and Coolangatta.

(Photos by Lloyd Fox BNE)

Seen here is Emirates Sky Cargo B777-F1H A6-EFD c/n: 35606 l/n: 766 bringing a spare engine and tooling to Brisbane (BNE/YBBN) for it's sistership Boeing 777-31H ER A6-ECK c/n: 35584 l/n: 743 which required a engine replacement due to a bearing issue. Both aircraft remained in Brisbane until the job was done and returned back to Dubai with unservicable engine. A6-ECK ferried back to Dubai empty.

(Photo by Lloyd Fox BNE)

Not usually seen moving during daylight is SAAB 340AF VH-KDB c/n: 8 of PEL-AIR. Good to see these nocturnal aircraft moving during daylight.

(Photo by Lloyd Fox)

Seen here on the 16/02/2010 is Atlas Air N409MC c/n: 30558 l/n: 1242 loading the V8 Supercars for there next round of racing in the Middle East.

(Photos by Terry Magee OOL)

Seen here is various types of aircraft from different parts of the World passing through Coolangatta (OOL/YBCG) during transit or on demonstartion to various customers. Good to see a great mix of aircraft from different parts of the world register.

(Photo by Lloyd Fox BNE)

Seen here is recent addition to the VH register Embarer Legacy VH-VLT. Nice to see a rather unusual business jet type for this continent.

(Photo by Lloyd Fox BNE)

Seen here is Jetstar Airbus 320-232 VH-VGZ c/n: 3917 with new Quiksilver decals applied both promoting the brand and the start of the recent Quiksilver Pro Board Riding competiton on the Gold Coast. Good to see another logo jet.